Reviews for Russia: Experiment with a People

The average rating for Russia: Experiment with a People based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-10-29 00:00:00 Tony Rossine Personal Response: Russia: Experiment with a People is an interesting book about the history of Russia. My favorite part of the book is the beginning of the October Revolution. On November 7, 1917, communist revolutionaries led by Vladimir Lenin overthrew the Duma's provisional government in Russia. I appreciate the book's outlook on social customs during specific time periods. Up until the end of the reign of Tsar Nicholas II, peasants are a common part of the lower class in Russia. Plot: The book incorporates a historically accurate plot. Russia started out when a group of Vikings formed the Rus' state in 862 A.D. Oleg of Novogrod is the Viking who creates the Rus' state. Kiev becomes the first capital. Then Prince Vladimir the Great rules the Rurik Dynasty and Kiev becomes a center of trade and culture in eastern Europe. In 1237, Mongols invaded Rus' and they ruled Russia until 1480. In 1480, Ivan the Great freed Russia. Ivan the Terrible, the grandson of Ivan the Great, becomes the first Tsar of Russia. The book takes a look at religion in Russia. When Prince Vladimir the Great rules Russia, he converts Russia from paganism to Orthodox Christianity. After that, Russia practices Slavic religion. When Joseph Stalin takes over, he revives the Russian Orthodox church to stir patriotism. Social aspects are present in the book. On March 30, 1856, Tsar Alexander III granted peasants the right to own land. After Mikhail Gorbachev took over as the leader of the USSR, he reforms the country to ease social restrictions. Characterization: At the start of the book Ivan the Terrible starts out as a seemingly invincible ruler; however, he comes down to earth towards the end of his reign. He took over the throne after Vasili III died. Ivan the Terrible's policies were fear-inducing, hence the name. He eventually dies from a stroke and Feodor I takes the throne. Tsar Nicholas II, in the beginning, seems like a good ruler and the right public figure. After Bloody Sunday, the public sees his inabilities to handle state affairs. Nicholas II is assassinated by the Bolsheviks when Vladimir Lenin takes over the government. Bloody Sunday happened on January 22, 1905. In St. Petersburg, Russia, Father Georgy Gapon leads a peaceful protest toward the Winter Palace. Nicholas II's uncle, Grand Duke Vladimir, orders the guards to open fire to stop the march. As a result, more than 100 marchers die. Impacts of Setting: The book took place from 862 A.D. to present-day Russia. At the start of the book, modern technology, transportation, and customs are absent. Modern technology and customs are present towards the end of the book. The setting makes a major impact on the plot. Due to Russia's location, the east Slavs fend off the rising empire of Mongolia. Theme: The theme of the books is fortitude. Russia faces many adversities externally and internally throughout its timeline. In the early beginnings, Russia has to free itself from Mongol rulers. During the French reign of Napolean Bonaparte, Russia has to repel a French force of 600,000. Internally, Russia has to modernize its social structure at the end of World War 1. The monarchy is not working anymore. When Joseph Stalin takes charge of the USSR, Russia's economy plummets. Despite all these problems, Russia still stands. Recommendation: I recommend this book to females ages 17-21. Females, generally, have a better understanding of present situations and the book is not kinesthetically pleasing. Anyone younger than 17 would not understand the vocabulary. People older than 21 would want to read a more challenging book.

Review # 2 was written on 2017-12-15 00:00:00 Hunter Zickrick Una gran radiografía de la Rusia post-Comunista